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The good, the bad and the ugly of online learning
May 07, 2021 - South Africa, like many other countries, quickly went into lockdown last year due to the rapid spread of the Corona virus. A number of people moved from contact schooling and work to virtual learning and remote work. While this has come with a number of advantages, there are also some disadvantages. The North-West University’s (NWU) School of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/putting-nwu-map
Putting the NWU on the map
Jun 02, 2022 - According to German economist Klaus Schwab, the Fourth Industrial Revolution has the potential to empower individuals and communities, as it creates new opportunities for economic, social, and personal development. Werner du Toit, house parent of the Kgosi Dick Montshioa and Mbada student residences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-career-centre-helps-students-realise-their-dreams
NWU Career Centre helps students to realise their dreams
Jul 11, 2022 - Oldrin Masowa The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Career Centre is committed to help students to reach their full potential through academic development, preparation for the world of work, and finding the keys to their success. The centre was established in 2009 to support and offer capacity development opportunities for students and alumni.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-principal-and-vice-chancellor-joins-world-leaders-nuclear-science-international-webinar
NWU principal and vice-chancellor joins world leaders in nuclear science for international webinar
Sep 01, 2022 - North-West University’s principal and vice-chancellor, Dr Bismark Tyobeka, has been invited by prominent global leaders in nuclear affairs to be a panelist in an international webinar on the role of nuclear and radiology safety in the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. The webinar is organised by the United Nations Office…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-receives-maximum-term-aabs-accreditation
NWU Business School receives maximum term of AABS accreditation
Nov 30, 2022 - The Business School at the North-West University (NWU) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a five-year accreditation by the Association of African Business Schools (AABS). This is the maximum term of accreditation offered by the AABS. What makes this achievement exceptional, is the fact that the NWU Business School is one of only…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-invites-community-partners-join-network-experts
NWU invites community partners to join a network of experts
May 24, 2023 - The North-West University (NWU) appreciates the essential work of non-profit organisations (NPOs) and their impact on support provided to surrounding communities. The university extends an invitation to all its existing community partners as well as all other local NPOs ― including schools, faith-based and local government organisations – to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/using-law-advance-justice-and-sustainability-0
Using the law to advance justice and sustainability
Sep 27, 2023 - It is easy to see how a lack of the proper application of the law, particularly in the South African context, may ultimately lead to anarchy because of those determined to sidestep it. Fortunately, efforts such as those by the Research Unit for Law, Justice and Sustainability at the North-West University (NWU) are at the forefront of seeking…https://library.nwu.ac.za/open-access-week-2023
Event: Open Access Week 2023
Oct 07, 2024 - Open Access 2023 Open Access 2023 , International Open Access Week Colloquium - 24 October 2023, Theme: Community over Commercialisation This year’s theme encourages a candid conversation about which approaches to open scholarship prioritise the best interests of the public and the academic community, and which do not. Purpose of this colloquium: International Open Access Week , a global event now entering its sixteenth year, is an…, Programme: 24 October 2023, Register Here 11:00 - 11:05 Welcoming and Introductory remarks Dr Mathew Moyo, Chief Director: Library and Information Service, NWU 11:05 - 11:20 Opening address Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation, NWU 11:20 - 11:35 The power and principles of open research data Dr Tiyani Mabunda, Associate Director:…, NWU Library Initiatives, Hosts and maintains the Open Access Institutional Repository, Boloka , which collects, preserves, and distributes NWU research material at no cost to the user. Boloka (NWU-IR) is the primary storage of all NWU Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Boloka (NWU-IR) hosts Open Access journals and subscribes to databases hosting OA journals.…, NWU Initiatives, NWU Research Repository: DaYta Ya Rona (figshare)Lindie du Plessis specialises in tourism competitiveness and management issues. She is dedicated to the development of her students and follows an innovative approach towards class presentations by integrating blended learning. Prof Du Plessis has been dynamically involved in the industry by assisting in various tourism projects, such as the…
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Lindie du Plessis
Jun 07, 2024 - Lindie du Plessis specialises in tourism competitiveness and management issues. She is dedicated to the development of her students and follows an innovative approach towards class presentations by integrating blended learning. Prof Du Plessis has been dynamically involved in the industry by assisting in various tourism projects, such as the…https://education.nwu.ac.za/ssasea/preconference
Preconference
Dec 03, 2020 - Welcome Welcoming and opening Preconference presentations Meet the speakers Look and listen Learning from Living Legends People of the Stars Student Exhibitions NWU PUK Choir Local is lekker Preconference playlist Videos Collab with cellist Ronald Davey…https://news.nwu.ac.za/young-alumni-chapter-announces-new-leadership-structure
Young Alumni chapter announces new leadership structure
Jun 29, 2020 - If strong and dedicated leadership is a requirement for a successful alumni chapter, then the Vaal Alumni Chapter of the North-West University (NWU) is off to a great start. The chapter recently announced its leadership structure for the 2020/2021 term and it is clear that the elected team of ten alumni is eager to make their impact felt.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/table-top-game-accounting-students-receives-international-acclaim
Table-top game for accounting students receives international acclaim
Sep 13, 2017 - In a world filled to the brim with technology, you might be pleasantly surprised to find that you will not be bored by the new generation educational table-top board games. Research that is current being conducted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) research unit for Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-art-gallery-introduces-fascinating-new-exhibition
NWU Art Gallery introduces fascinating new exhibition
Jun 02, 2022 - Oldrin Masowa The whole world is truly an art gallery. From 6 to 13 April 2022, the North-West University (NWU) Art Gallery hosted the official opening of a public art exhibition in Potchefstroom. The exhibition featured paintings from the ages of colonialism to modern society. The opening was presented in both the NWU Main Gallery and NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-win-big-cybersecurity-hackathon-challenge
NWU students win big at Cybersecurity Hackathon challenge
Sep 19, 2022 - Five North-West University (NWU) students from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently participated in the virtual Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) Cybersecurity Hackathon. A hackathon is a kind of social event for programmers from all around, in which the participants have to solve…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-welcomes-new-director-student-life
Vanderbijlpark Campus welcomes new director for student life
Feb 16, 2024 - The North-West University’s (NWU's) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently welcomed Chris Williams as the new director for student life. This former Capetonian says he chose the NWU because it is regarded as one of the top universities as far as student life is concerned. "Also, the NWU is an institution with values similar to my own. There is an…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-career-centre-hosts-campus-work-readiness-session
NWU Career Centre hosts campus work-readiness session
Mar 06, 2024 - The Career Centre at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a campus work-readiness session on the Potchefstroom Campus. Work-readiness sessions have become an integral part of the NWU’s goal to provide companies with the platform to highlight and provide information on job openings and the corporate culture. The goal of this event was…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-offers-matrics-valuable-advice-2024-exams
Academic offers matrics valuable advice for 2024 exams
Oct 22, 2024 - With matric finals just days away, North-West University (NWU) academic in the Faculty of Education Dr Judicial Sebatana says they must focus on the present and not on past shortcomings. Sharing his insights on the readiness of matric learners for their final exams which start on 21 October 2024, Dr Sebatana points out that the final exams…https://www.nwu.ac.za/event/online-africa-day-commemoration
Online Africa Day Commemoration
May 25, 2020 - The Division of Corporate Relations and Marketing in collaboration with the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre) and Faculty of Humanities (Department of Setswana) will be hosting the virtual Africa Day event. Africa Day is commemorated annually with the aim of celebrating progress made…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/facing-race-week-2022
Facing Race Week 2022
Apr 11, 2022 - Overcoming the legacies of racism and white supremacy globally, and in South Africa in particular, remains crucial as an intellectual and social engagement at the NWU in its pursuit of being a leading university known for an ethic of care. As we strive to nurture tomorrow’s leaders, we recognise the need for constant reflection on and…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-transformation/sociology